VinFast VF 6: Vietnamese EV company VinFast unveiled its VF 6 B-segment SUV to meet demand as Europeans shift toward electric vehicles. This decision is made in stark contrast to most automobile manufacturing companies that have directed their attention towards the C and D segments of EVs.
Scarce EV Options in European Market
The B-segment it is the second biggest market in Europe with subcompact vehicles, it has a projected 27% of vehicles sold by 2022. Nevertheless, the availability of EVs in this segment is still quite scarce despite the segment’s large size. A B-segment study in France showed less than 20 EV models while 40 in C-segment and 25 in a D-segment.
The actual study conducted by Boston Consulting Group shows that the continuing expansion of the popularity of EVs in Europe depends on the presence of affordable models in the B segment. However, the relatively expensive EV technology has made many of the manufacturers shift towards larger, higher margin cars.
VinFast’s Strategy for Expansion
VinFast is currently listed on Nasdaq, and to become a competitive brand, garners its EVs’ affordability coupled with full packages. The VF 6 is the second model that the company has offered in the European market after the VF 8 SUV. Pricing policies and strategies, features that customers are guaranteed to receive in products manufactured by VinFast, as well as after-sales services will be VinFast’s tools for communicating with consumers.
Features & Design of VinFast VF 6
Featuring a Torino Design, the VF 6 comes equipped with a roof line and equally stylish and sharp LED headlights. The interior of the cabin is highly functional angled towards ergonomics with an electronic selector of gears instead of a mechanical gear shift lever. Some of the design features on the dashboard add to the needed space feeling and thus helps improve the interior ventilation.
Torque Produced By VinFast VF 6
With a maximum torque of 640 Nm and a kerb weight of 2,122 kg, the VF 6 has a rear multi-link suspension system to improve, handling, and stability when on bumpy terrains. Drived by a 150 kW electric motor and with 330 Nm of torque, it provides an optimal performance and optimal consumption for dynamic use. VinFast provides the VF 6 with instant torque control as a unique selling point stating that the car produces a better performance than gasoline vehicles and this would make the driving condition safer in different terrains.
VF 6 design and technology align; the VF 6 is affordable meaning that it fits the market needs and demands in B-segment electric vehicle market in Europe. Through this model, VinFast seeks to contribute to the transformation of the region towards sustainable electric mobility as well as claim deep and solid ground in the sector.
